Functional Medicine and Community Support Quiz

What motivated the speaker to explore functional medicine?

• Interest in alternative therapies

• A recommendation from a colleague

• Personal health challenges and lack of answers from traditional medicine

• A desire to innovate in healthcare

According to the speaker, what is a major cause of chronic lifestyle diseases?

• Genetic predisposition

• Environmental pollution

• Poor quality diet

• Lack of exercise

How does the speaker describe the role of food in functional medicine?

• As information that can change biology

• As a form of entertainment

• As a source of energy

• As a cultural expression

What concept did the speaker learn from Paul Farmer's work in Haiti?

• The power of community support in healing

• The importance of advanced medical technology

• The necessity of traditional medicine

• The role of government in healthcare

What was the outcome of the social experiment conducted in Southern California?

• Increased healthcare costs

• No significant change in health

• A quarter of a million pounds lost collectively

• A rise in chronic diseases